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Star Wars Episode I: Racer
By Lucasfilm Games, released 1 Jan 1999
- Microsoft Windows
- Nintendo 64
- Game Boy Color
- Classic Mac OS
What it is
Star Wars Episode I: Racer is a racing game from Lucasfilm Games, first released in 1999. It recreates the podracing sequence from Star Wars: Episode I, with the option to race as Anakin Skywalker or choose from more than 21 other podracers. Races take place across over 21 tracks on eight worlds, with hazards including methane lakes, meteor showers, and Tusken Raiders. Podracers can reach simulated speeds of up to 600 mph with afterburners engaged. The game features single-player, multiplayer, and Family Sharing. Its listed platforms include Windows, Nintendo 64, Game Boy Color, and Classic Mac OS; Steam lists Windows. The Steam release date is Nov 16, 2018. The store description also notes 3D environments, vehicle sound effects, and a soundtrack drawn from Episode I. Racing is the focus: you navigate dangerous courses and compete against other racers to reach the finish.
What players like, and what they don't
- More than 21 tracks span eight worlds.
- Choose from over 21 podracers.
- Courses feature several kinds of hazards.
- Includes multiplayer.
- Steam lists Windows only.
- Released in 1999.
Who it suits
It suits Star Wars fans who want to race through the podracing sequence from Episode I. Players looking for hazards, multiple worlds, and multiplayer may find those listed features relevant.
Episode I: Racer centers on hazardous podracing across eight worlds, with a choice of racers and multiplayer support. The platform list is broader than Steam's, which lists Windows.
